Moving to Jordan from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Czech Republic to Jordan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Czech Republic to Jordan, you would find that Jordan is 30.9% cheaper than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,561,815 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly JOD32,030 in Jordan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 57°F in Prague, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Czech Republic and Jordan.

What does your salary buy?

CZK1,561,815 JOD32,030

To maintain the same standard of living in Jordan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 57.4% less

Groceries

pay 34.1% less

Transportation

pay 10.2% less

Housing

pay 35.9% less

Childcare

pay 56.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 7.8% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 CZK = 0.034 JOD (June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Czech Republic to Jordan.

Living there in 2020
23 ↑ 21% vs 2015

people born in Czech Republic live in Jordan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Jordan?

Top countries of origin for Jordan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Jordan compared to Czech Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
0.8
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
JO
13.6

Czech Republic performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CZ
$4,674
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
JO
25.1

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CZ
33.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
JO
2.1t

Czech Republic generally does better on environment, though Jordan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CZ
38.4
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
JO
102.5%

Czech Republic performs better than Jordan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CZ
2.6%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
JO
$9,400

Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Jordan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CZ
79.7 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
JO
13.9

Czech Republic performs better than Jordan across all family life metrics.

Data: Financial Administration of the Czech Republic, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Amman
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 58°/40°F (14°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 69°/49°F (21°/9°C)
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Month Prague Amman
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic and Jordan. To live, work, or study long-term in Jordan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jordan's immigration authority.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Czech Republic passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.
Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Jordan passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Jordan than Czech Republic?

On average Jordan is about 40% less expensive than Czech Republic, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Jordan?

Budget about JOD8,008 for 3 months in Jordan (based on a CZK1,561,815 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Jordan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Jordan: 7.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Jordan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Jordan safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Czech Republic?

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Czech Republic?

The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Jordan?

The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ JO
Population 10,705,384 10,998,531
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Czech, Slovak Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +420 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911